1950s Television History of Television After WWII families

1950’s Television

History of Television After WWII, families had accumulated savings and were eager to purchase homes, cars, and other luxuries denied to them during the war. Televisions were at the top of the “must have” lists! The early 50’s were dominated by black and white tv; color tv and remote controls were launched in the mid 1950’s. However, high prices and lack of broadcast material slowed the acceptance of color tv. It was not until the late 1960’s that color sets started selling in large numbers.

The Honeymooners 1955 -1956 Jackie Gleason 39 episodes A bus driver and his sewer worker friend struggle to strike it rich while their wives look on with weary patience http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=u. Hqq 0 WVXi. EE

I Love Lucy 1951 -1957 Lucille Ball Desi Arnas Cuban Bandleader Ricky Ricardo would be happy if his wife Lucy would just be a housewife. Instead she tries constantly to perform at the Tropicana where he works, and make life comically frantic in the apartment building they share with landlords Fred and Ethel Mertz.

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Leave it to Beaver 1957 -1963 http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=b. MAi 6 Jwxl. Go Opening http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ULK_PNa. S 6 d 0 Bike http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Pam. LRfuj. Ja. M soup

Lassie 1954 -1974 1965 transitioned to color The adventures of a Rough Collie dog and her companions, human and animal. http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=3 zopw. Fj. RVuk Theme song

The show's first ten seasons follow Lassie's adventures in a small farming community. Eleven-year-old Jeff Miller, his mother, and his grandfather are Lassie's first human companions Then, seven-year-old Timmy Martin and his adoptive parents take over in the fourth season. When Lassie's exploits on the farm end in the eleventh season, she finds new adventures in the wilderness with a succession of the United States Forest Service Rangers. After traveling without human leads for a year, Lassie finally settles at a children's home for her final two syndicated seasons

Fun Facts 9 dogs played Lassie Jeff was allergic to dogs. Lassie was the poster dog for the "Keep America Beautiful" campaign during the mid-sixties and was photographed with First Ladybird Johnson. Lassie didn't remain at the White House long—the First Family's white collie Blanco attacked "America's Favorite Dog" and Lassie had to be taken away. http: //www. lassieweb. org/lassfact. htm (print)

The Mickey Mouse Club 1955 -1959 a variety show for children regular features such as a newsreel, a cartoon, as well as music, talent and comedy segments. One unique feature of the show was the Mouseketeer Roll Call, in which many (but not all) of that day's line-up of regular performers would introduce themselves by name to the television audience. In the serials, teens faced challenges in everyday situations, often overcome by their common sense or through recourse to the advice of respected elders.

Each day of the week had a special show theme, which was reflected in the various segments. Monday - Fun with Music Tuesday - Guest Star Wednesday - Anything Can Happen Thursday - Circus Friday - Talent Round-up

Famous Club Members Bobby and Annette

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77 -78 89 -94 97 -99 The sixth and seventh seasons of the show would be the starting point for several American pop superstars and actors.

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American Bandstand 1952 -1989 American Bandstand brought rock 'n' roll music into millions of households and showed Americans how to do the latest dance steps. Dick Clark “America’s Oldest Teenager” was the host

American Bandstand Regular Bandstand segments were "The Spotlight Dance, " "Rate-A-Record" and The "American Bandstand" Top 10 Countdown. "The Spotlight Dance" featured 2 or more couples dancing to a softer tune. "Rate-A-Record" had teenage contestants rate and comment on a record played on the show. The "American Bandstand Top Ten" was a countdown of the Top 10 hits of the day.

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Commericials http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=4 hp. LWWgwu. YQ

Bellringer/Exit Slip Which Alfred Hitchcock film looks better: Psycho or The Birds? Why? Explain in a MINIMUM of 6 COMPLETE SENTENCES. Tell me why you think it seems better, which you would rather see, what makes it better than the other, etc.